The Virtual Boy comes in an uninteresting red box that’s similar to Nintendo’s other accessory offerings, and it’s a shame the packaging doesn’t take inspiration from the original, gloriously ‘90s box ...

A critically acclaimed 2022 PS5 and PS4 adventure game is at its lowest price in a brand-new limited-time PS Store deal. Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive, The ...

I have to say that I’m heartened by the response I’ve received to our recent Awesomely Interesting Electronic Projects for Beginners mini-mega-series of columns, especially when we added a ...

Every January since 2010, Games Done Quick has raised money for charity through their speedrunning marathon event Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ). Their 2026 marathon, held at the Wyndham Grand in ...

Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) ended early Sunday morning, raising more than $2.44 million for Prevent Cancer Foundation. Held in Pittsburgh, PA from January 4-10, AGDQ welcomed thousands of ...

Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 has come to an end in the wee hours of this morning, as the organization has raised over $2.44 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The annual video game ...

Getting a game featured during Games Done Quick can be both financially and personally rewarding. Getting a game featured during Games Done Quick can be both financially and personally rewarding. is a ...

Another new year has begun and that means the return of Awesome Games Done Quick. This year's AGDQ event kicks off the first full week of 2026 and brings together the world's top speedrunners for a ...

Welcome, readers, to another new year. The Shacknews staff is technically not back in the office until Monday, but the gaming world doesn't stop turning. Shacknews hasn't missed an Awesome Games Done ...

It's time for more speedrunning (and other shenanigans) with the Games Done Quick (GDQ) crew. The first event of the year, Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), kicks off on Sunday, January 4, with Super ...

2025 was an incredible year for gaming, especially for those outside the AAA sphere. The industry as a whole has had a rough time, with several high-profile titles cancelled, mass layoffs, and entire ...